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Bristow, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
173
Population
184/sq mi density
$54,400
Home Value
$123,043 Zillow
$375
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
254
Violent Crime/100K
1,521 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,035 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7738°N, 92.9079°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Bristow has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.8").